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Sailing with a trio of Humpback whales “Bagheera”, BCY1134 “Spock” & 2022 calf of “Ocean”

Sailing with a trio of Humpback whales “Bagheera”, BCY1134 “Spock” & 2022 calf of “Ocean”

May 13, 2025 – To name some of our favorite wildlife sightings of today; mink swimming to Nob Island, bald eagle in a nest on both Flattop Island and north…

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Humpback Whale BCY0771 “Bump” in San Juan Channel

Humpback Whale BCY0771 “Bump” in San Juan Channel

October 8, 2024 – After donning rain gear and issuing umbrellas we left Friday Harbor through the rain shower. A humpback whale had passed Friday Harbor a half hour prior…

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A foggy sail south to meet Humpback Whale BCY0983 “Aerie”

A foggy sail south to meet Humpback Whale BCY0983 “Aerie”

July 27, 2024 – We met a bald eagle eating something on a rock outside Friday Harbor. Continued inside Turn Island admiring the harbor seals hauled out on the low…

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Humpback Whale BCY0324 “Big Mama”, Peregrine falcon chicks & Bald eagles

Humpback Whale BCY0324 “Big Mama”, Peregrine falcon chicks & Bald eagles

June 15, 2024 – Today we had an extended half day sail to go see a very special humpback known as BCY0324 “Big Mama”. She was wrapping around Stuart Island…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T99’s and Humpback whale BCX1057 Divot with new calf

Biggs/Transient Orcas T99’s and Humpback whale BCX1057 Divot with new calf

June 10, 2024 – After setting sail wing on wing up San Juan Channel we heard a family of orcas known as the T99’s were found southbound from Flattop Island…

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Humpbacks, Minkes and Orcas Oh My!

Humpbacks, Minkes and Orcas Oh My!

June 8, 2024 – After casting off we went south on the ebb current having a great sail as we tacked our way down the channel. Passed by Whale Rocks…

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Sailing with Humpback whales “Fukuro” and “Poseidon”

Sailing with Humpback whales “Fukuro” and “Poseidon”

June 7, 2024 – Today was our longest sail to date of 49 miles. Our 8 year old passenger was wearing a custom made humpback t-shirt and had an ambition…

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Unidentified Humpback Whale near S. Lopez and Minke whales on Salmon Bank

Unidentified Humpback Whale near S. Lopez and Minke whales on Salmon Bank

June 6, 2024 – We headed south on the ebb tide monitoring reports of a humpback whale heading NW from MacArthur Bank towards Iceberg Pt, Lopez Island.  Sailing inside the…

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Humpback Whale BCZ0492 “Meqe'” in San Juan Channel

Humpback Whale BCZ0492 “Meqe'” in San Juan Channel

October 14, 2023 – After ferry cancellations we ended up picking up our passengers at the Orcas Island Ferry Landing. We began our trip hugging the Shaw Island coastline and…

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Humpback Whale BCY0771 “Bump” in Boundary Pass

Humpback Whale BCY0771 “Bump” in Boundary Pass

October 12, 2023 – Sailed north tacking our way through the Wasp Islands and up through Spring Pass. While on our way to Flattop Island a humpback whale was found…

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